New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: 246 Cases, 65 Deaths
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- May 15, 2026
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New Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo: Health Agency Reports 246 Cases and 65 Deaths The World Health Organization has declared a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 246 cases and 65 deaths reported in Ituri province. The virus has been confirmed in samples from Kinshasas main research institute, and suspected cases have been…
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New Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo: Health Agency Reports 246 Cases and 65 Deaths The World Health Organization has declared a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 246 cases and 65 deaths reported in Ituri province. The virus has been confirmed in samples from Kinshasas main research institute, and suspected cases have been found in Bunia. DR Congo has a history of severe Ebola outbreaks, with nearly 2,300 deaths in 2018-2020 and 15 deaths last year. Ebola spreads
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